Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Platt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Platt.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off the first half!
2.44
0-0Alun Bailey laces a weighted ball forward to Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
9.13
0-0Neil Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Mowbray who gracefully takes it down. Eoin Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton beats his man to it with a header but Alex Soudani reads it well. Excellent keeping!
10.00
Federico Pinton darts forward. Federico Pinton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.24
Yurtcan Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Galli. Adam Galli laces a through ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.21
Eddie Stewart plays a long ball forward. Alun Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Galli. Adam Galli makes a convincing header. Alex Soudani manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.55
Alun Bailey darts forward. Alun Bailey passes the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson shoots from long range. Alex Soudani easily gets down and covers it.
30.21
0-1Adam Galli makes an attacking run forward. Adam Galli hits a low pass to Eoin Mowbray. Some good footwork from Eoin Mowbray provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.47
Yurtcan Abdullah passes the ball forward to Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey threads the ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
39.33
0-1Guilherme Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Frank Grimandi who takes it down. Frank Grimandi puts a great ball through. Juan Ruiz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.28
Alun Bailey makes a probing pass to Federico Pinton. Federico Pinton shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.15
0-1Alun Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Cirillo. The referee brings Alun Bailey to one side and gives him a warning! Francesco G. Cirillo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.45
Eduardo Alvarez clumsily knocks into Federico Pinton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Pinton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.01
Guilherme Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Iosifidis. Alexander Iosifidis shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
53.58
Peter Power chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Grimandi. Frank Grimandi plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Hitchcock and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Frank Grimandi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jakob Simonsen!
57.47
Stephen Maddison sees Adam Galli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Galli flicks a high pass forward. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson collects the pass. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jón Kristinn Jakobsson!
60.43
0-2Manchester United have made 3 substitutions with Kemal Hendrie replacing Eduardo Alvarez, Des Lockley replacing Guilherme Quaresma and Lampros Hatzis replacing Frank Grimandi .Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Anthony Moens replacing Jón Kristinn Jakobsson .
63.02
Alexander Iosifidis makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Iosifidis knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jakob Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
66.06
Yurtcan Abdullah hits a low pass to Adam Galli. Adam Galli knocks the ball forward to Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
67.33
1-2Paul White breaks forward. Paul White flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Power. Peter Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.08
1-2Alexander Iosifidis barges into Alun Bailey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Bailey runs off the knock.
75.56
Peter Power catches Adam Galli on the ankles. The referee calls over Peter Power and shows him a yellow card! Adam Galli stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.44
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Ronnie Gascoigne replacing Adam Galli .
78.51
Yurtcan Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Alex Soudani. What a save!
84.22
Ronnie Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey surges forward with the ball. Alun Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Mowbray!
89.13
1-3Stephen Maddison barges into Andy Hitchcock. Stephen Maddison is warned by the referee! Andy Hitchcock runs off the knock.
90.00
Ronnie Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Anthony Moens. Anthony Moens shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Andy Hitchcock 63 | Eoin Mowbray 30, 84 Jón Kristinn Jakobsson 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Mowbray of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Soudani (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Francesco G. Cirillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Alvarez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Alexander Iosifidis (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Guilherme Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Peter Power (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Juan Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Hitchcock (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Frank Grimandi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kemal Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Des Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lampros Hatzis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jakob Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yurtcan Abdullah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Galli (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alun Bailey (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Duncan Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eoin Mowbray (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jón Kristinn Jakobsson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Federico Pinton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ronnie Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Giannis Stefanopoulos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Moens (ATT) | 6 | |